Ch 6-fas 642 over Long Branch

Poor Condition103 years old1,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyChristian
Location6.75 M E Taylorville
CarriesCh 6-fas 642
CrossesLong Branch
Coordinates39.54583, -89.14934

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length84.0 ft (25.6 m)
Max Span44.0 ft (13.4 m)
Deck Width38.4 ft (11.7 m)
Deck Area299.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1923 (reconstructed 1973)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,300 (2021)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number011301600000000

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